Pm Kishida Fumio Gets Back To Work Online A Day After Testing Positive
Japan's top government spokesperson says Prime Minister Kishida Fumio, who tested positive for the coronavirus on Sunday, is working online.
Chief Cabinet Secretary Matsuno Hirokazu told reporters on Monday that Kishida had a slight fever and cough on Sunday, but his body temperature returned to normal and he was coughing less on Monday morning.
He said the government had made preparations so Kishida could work remotely at his official residence if he caught the virus.
Asked about criticism online over Kishida testing positive during his summer vacation, Matsuno said that the prime minister took antivirus measures even during his vacation, including wearing a mask, when he had contact with people.
Matsuno said the government will handle Kishida's infection appropriately so it will not affect political affairs.